Enrollment
512
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Prescott, AZ
Granite Mountain Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Granite Mountain Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040673000565
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Granite Mountain Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Prescott · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Granite Mountain Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Granite Mountain Middle School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Prescott, AZ.
School address
District: Prescott Unified District (4466) · Arizona
NCES ID 040673000565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Granite Mountain Middle School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Granite Mountain Middle School
Granite Mountain Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Prescott, Arizona, enrolling 512 students.
At 15.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 512 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 259 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #178.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 512 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Prescott Unified District (4466) spends $9,912 per pupil, 25% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 109 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 512 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Prescott Unified District (4466) also operates Prescott High School (1,497 students) and Prescott Mile High Middle School (482 students) alongside Granite Mountain Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Granite Mountain Middle School compares
Granite Mountain Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 40% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in Arizona - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,912
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Granite Mountain Middle School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prescott Unified District (4466), which includes Granite Mountain Middle School.
$9,912
Per student
-25%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.8%
State 26.7%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Granite Mountain Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prescott Mile High Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abia Judd Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylor Hicks School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Granite Mountain Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,497
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~512 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Granite Mountain Middle School
How many students attend Granite Mountain Middle School?
Granite Mountain Middle School has 512 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Prescott, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granite Mountain Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Granite Mountain Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Granite Mountain Middle School?
28.8% of students at Granite Mountain Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Granite Mountain Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Granite Mountain Middle School is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Prescott, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Granite Mountain Middle School?
Granite Mountain Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Granite Mountain Middle School rank among elementary schools in Prescott?
By Resource Investment Index, Granite Mountain Middle School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Prescott, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Prescott on the city page.
Is Granite Mountain Middle School a good school?
Granite Mountain Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Prescott Unified District (4466)?
Besides Granite Mountain Middle School, Prescott Unified District (4466) also operates Prescott High School (1,497 students), Prescott Mile High Middle School (482 students), and Abia Judd Elementary School (471 students). See the Prescott Unified District (4466) district page for the complete list.
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